D.I.C.E. Programming

D.I.C.E. Edinburgh will feature world class speakers and focused roundtable sessions meant to facilitate networking opportunities that will enrich the attendee experience. 

Our outstanding speakers set the scene for the discussions and deals that are made around the summit. The networking functions allow you an opportunity to mingle with the speakers, delegates, and companies that are driving growth in games today. 

Roundtable sessions are intimate, moderated group discourses where attendees can discuss amongst peers a variety of topics important to the interactive entertainment industry. The roundtables will take place in a room with multiple roundtables occurring simultaneously, seating 10 per table including the table leader. The objective is to trade ideas/thoughts with other engaged individuals with similar interests and questions. Year over year the roundtables are often described as a favorite amongst attendees because of the interesting conversations and the access it provides.  

2025 Theme: Built to Last

Looking at the pillars of sustainability, responsibility and technological innovation, this year D.I.C.E. will explore how we innovate for longevity and create with a conscience, moving toward a vibrant, resilient and responsible future.  

How do we leverage cutting edge tools to empower without diminishing human talent? How do we foster continued growth without sacrificing wellbeing? Together we will examine the immediate and long-term strategies that best serve everyone and allow interactive entertainment to thrive, building world-changing immersive and inclusive experiences. 

Speaker and roundtable topic submissions are now closed.

 

Chris Bain
Chris Bain
Founder and CEO
Player One Consulting
Roundtable Leader
Thomas Bidaux
Thomas Bidaux
CEO
ICO Partners
Roundtable Leader
Kyle Billings
Kyle Billings
Director of Portfolio Strategy and Business Operations
Epic Games Store & Publishing
Roundtable Leader
Tara Bruno
Tara Bruno
President
Tara Bruno PR
Roundtable Leader
Chris Charla
Chris Charla
General Manager, Portfolio and Programs
Xbox
Roundtable Leader
Alex Chamorro
Alex Chamorro
Co-Founder & CEO
Infinity Fiction
Roundtable Leader
Alexa Ray Corriea
Alexa Ray Corriea
Writer & Narrative Designer
Moderator
Paul Durrant OBE
Paul Durrant OBE
Former Director of Business Development, Abertay University
CEO at UK Games Talent and Finance CIC
Speaker
Berkley Egenes
Berkley Egenes
Chief Marketing & Growth Officer
Xsolla
Roundtable Leader
Eugene Evans
Eugene Evans
Power of E Consulting
Roundtable Leader
Jeff Gardiner
Jeff Gardiner
Founder & CEO
Something Wicked Games
Roundtable Leader
Joe Garrett
Joe Garrett
YouTube Content Creator
Stampy and Game Designer
4J Studios
Speaker
Michał Gembicki
Michał Gembicki
Head of Publishing
Bloober Team
Speaker
Tom Guillermin
Tom Guillermin
CTO and Lead Programmer
Sandfall Interactive
Speaker
Professor Helen Hastie
Professor Helen Hastie
Head of School of Informatics
University of Edinburgh
Speaker
Cooper Jackson
Cooper Jackson
Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and Development
Electronic Arts
Roundtable Leader
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Director of Development
Double Fine Productions
Speaker
Spike Laurie
Spike Laurie
Partner
Hiro Capital
Speaker
Aaron Loeb
Aaron Loeb
President
LEGO Digital Play
Speaker
Jen MacLean
Jen MacLean
Founder
Dragon Snacks Games
Roundtable Leader
Mali McGehee
Mali McGehee
External Development Intelligence
Electronic Arts
Speaker
François Meurisse
François Meurisse
COO and Producer
Sandfall Interactive
Speaker
Lis Moberly
Lis Moberly
Creative Lead
20th Century Games
Speaker
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Glasgow
President of Royal Society of Edinburgh
Speaker
Dave Oshry
Dave Oshry
CEO
New Blood Interactive
Roundtable Leader
Ben Porter
Ben Porter
Director of Consulting
NewZoo
Speaker
Jeremy Raszko
Jeremy Raszko
Head of Publishing
Shiro Games
Roundtable Leader
Brenda Romero
Brenda Romero
Studio Director/CEO
Romero Games
Speaker
Tara Saunders
Tara Saunders
Studio Head
Larian Studios
Roundtable Leader
Josh Sawyer
Josh Sawyer
Studio Design Director
Obsidian Entertainment
Speaker
Satoru Shibata
Satoru Shibata
Managing Executive Officer
GM Publishing & Developer Relations, Marketing, and Promotion
Nintendo
Keynote Speaker
Chris van der Kuyl
Chris van der Kuyl
Chairman
4J Studios
Speaker
Martijn van Zwieten
Martijn van Zwieten
Independent Business
& Leadership Coach
Roundtable Leader
Kelly Wallick
Kelly Wallick
Partner
1UP Ventures
Roundtable Leader
Tim Willits
Tim Willits
CCO
Saber
Speaker